Lowry Park Zoo
- 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
- Phone: 813-935-8552
- Web site: View Site
More Info:
Admission Prices: $18.95 Adults; $17.95 Seniors (60 and older); $14.50 children ages 3 to 11; FREE children ages 2 and younger
Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Days; "Safari Africa" 6-acre exhibit, with zebras, elephants, giraffes and other African species; zoo features Stingray Bay, all-natural animal habitats, aviary, Native Florida Boardwalk, Asian Domain, Primate World and Manatee and Aquatic Center; Wallaroo Station (Australian-themed children's area); Hands-On Discovery Center; "Spirits of the Sky" bird show, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays; 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. weekends; regular zoo features "Reptile Encounters," daily at noon; gift shops; River Odyssey Ecotour boat rides, five rides between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily (approximately one hour ride), $7-$10 ($1 discount for zoo members); Strollers available; wheelchair access; MC/V/AE/DISC.
Please call to confirm hours.
Business hours
- Sundays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mondays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fridays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scheduled events
May 2008
- Memorial Day at the Zoo
- Monday, May 26 (Free)
- Lowry Park Zoo Honors Armed Forces
- Monday, May 26 (Free)
- Summer Safari Night
- Monday, June 2 (Free - $18.95)
- Gator Falls Grand Opening Celebration
- Saturday, June 7 (Free - $18.95)
- Father’s Day at the Zoo
- Sunday, June 15 (Free - $14.50)
- Lowry Park Zoo's 20th Anniversary Recognition Day
- Friday, June 20 (Free - $20)
- Summer Safari Night
- Friday, June 20 (Free - $18.95)
- MADD Walk Event
- Saturday, June 28 (Free)
- Lowry Park Zoo's $5 Day
- Sunday, July 20 ($5)
- WaZoo 2008
- Saturday, Aug. 2
- Lowry Park Zoo's 20th Anniversary Recognition Day
- Wednesday, Aug. 20 (Free - $20)
- Lowry Park Zoo's $5 Day
- Sunday, Sept. 7 ($5)
- Lowry Park Zoo's 20th Anniversary Recognition Day
- Saturday, Sept. 20 (Free - $20)
- Lowry Park Zoo's 20th Anniversary Recognition Day
- Monday, Oct. 20 (Free - $20)
- Zoofari
- Saturday, Nov. 8
- Lowry Park Zoo's 20th Anniversary Recognition Day
- Thursday, Nov. 20 (Free - $20)
June 2008
July 2008
August 2008
September 2008
October 2008
November 2008
Ongoing events
- Free Admission and Meal for Birthday Guests (Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) (Runs Until Wednesday, December 31, 2008)
Past events
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